NHT Resources

NHT's Strategic Plan for 2025-28 was launched at the 2024 Annual General Meeting on 27 November. Our purpose is resourcing and growing our member network as leaders in place-based community development.

Within the plan, there is a focus on three key areas:

• Connections and partnerships
• Leadership and influence
• Governance and long-term sustainability

The Strategic Plan's priority actions will be delivered over the three years, with work having started already.

Cormac Russell Presentation 1 from Wednesday 25 September at Conference 2019

Governance presentation from Tracey at Conference 2019

Governance presentation - Richard Rollins from Quartz

Spreadsheet for House group bookings for conference

Booking for for the NHT training and meeting room

Friends of NHT membership costs $44.00 per year (inc GST). As a Friend you will receive a copy of our newsletter and invitations to and information about forthcoming events and activities.

NHT's Budget Priority Statements to the Tasmanian Government for the State Budget from 2018-19 onwards

Our Outcomes Report for the Neighbourhood Houses Network for 2016-17

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 The role of every Board Member is to ensure the House, for which you re responsible on behalf of the membership of the Association, and the community, fulfills its purpose. The guiding question for all Board Members should be: "How will this assist the House to Fulfill its purpose?"

The Constitution of Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania - Supporting members to strengthen their communities.

Masterclass in Governance for Purpose.  Leading-edge strategies & tactics for nonprofit executives & Board members, presented by Steve Bowman of Conscious Governance in May 2018.

www.consciousgovernance.com

The boards purpose is to ensure that the House fulfills its purpose, and its purpose is community development.  to achieve this, the Board sets the strategic direction of the House and then monitors that things are on course.

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One of the key roles of being a Board member is to monitor the finances of the organisation.  All board members are responsible for the overall finances of the organisation.

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Governance is the role of the board.  It has a big picture, strategic focus.

Management is the role of the Manager.  It has a day-to-day operational focus.

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Neighbourhood Houses are places where people come together and find support, belonging and purpose.  They work together to support their local community and make a real difference in people's lives.  

Houses are run b y the community, for the community and offer a wide range of programs and activities for local people.  The purpose of the House is Community Development

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The purpose of the Board is to ensure the House achieves its purpose.  The purpose of the House is community development.

This video links to the first chapter of the Handbook For Neighbourhood House Boards.

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An agenda template for a Board meeting.

A guide to the taking of Board meeting minutes.

A template for the taking of Board minutes.

Tips for the Board President on chairing meetings.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Board President.

A summary of the duties of the Board Secretary.

Checklist to assist the Board self assess its performance.

A checklist for the induction of new Board members.

A Handbook for Neighbourhood House Boards.  A fantastic resource, with chapter summaries.  A must have for all board members.

Everyday Literacy for Local Communities (ELLC) project was independently evaluated in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 by PDF Management Services Pty Ltd. 

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2019–2023 PART 2

Achieving, Belonging,

Celebrating, Doing – Community Development in Action

Part 2 of Neighbourhood House Program Strategic Framework 2019-2023 provides an overview of the operations and practice of the Houses. The Strategic Framework has been developed in partnership between the Tasmanian Government and the Neighbourhood House Network, and aligns with the Tasmanian Government and Neighbourhood Houses Shared Commitment to Collaboration: A protocol for working together for the benefit of local communities.

NHT's 2018-19 Final Accounts and Audit Report

Daily Counting Sheet template,  This document can be used to collect daily contacts.  It can then be collated into the Activity Data Template - where the report collates the data for reporting purposes.

Working with Men - Glen Poole AMHF - presentation from Conference 2019

Nicole Battle presentation on ANCHA given at Conference 2019

Grant Writing Workshop by Mike Brindley from RDA

Cormac Russell Presentation 2 - Thursday 26 September 2019

To book our training room please complete this form and email to admin@nht.org.au

ANHCA's submission to the Inquiry into the Adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia.

Stories about the real difference that people and Neighbourhood Houses can make

Stories of Us. Showcasing success in Tasmania communities.

EWF newsletter from 2019.

EWF related research and evaluation information

2018 EWF newsletters

DPAC communique 25 July 2019

Outcomes Reporting: Partner survey template 

Outcomes Reporting: Partner survey instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Participant survey instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Participant survey template

Outcomes reporting: Priority Area Template instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Priority Area Template

Outcomes Reporting: Activity Data Template instructions

A guide to the results from a Working with Children Check.

Guide to the Working with Children Check for Volunteers.

Department of Justice guide to the impact of different types of criminal record on the Working with Children Check.

Guide to the Working with Children Check for paid workers.

Frequently asked questions about the Working with Children Check.

A Department of Justice guide to exemptions from the Working with Children Check.

Guide to verifying a person's Working with Children Check.

Details of what is assessed when you apply for a Working with Children Check.

Department of Justice guide for those working in child care services.

Department of Justice guide to applying for a Working with Children Check.

PowerPoint presentation covering the requirements for Volunteer induction.

Notes from PowerPoint presentation covering the requirements for Volunteer induction.

A sample spreadsheet designed to keep track of when Volunteers are inducted and when updates to training or information are required.

A guide to the induction of Volunteers.

A sample form for requesting training.

Step by step guide to hiring staff.

Guide to the use of staff performance reviews.

A template for the position description of a Senior Manager.

A template for the position description of the House Manager.

A template for the position description of a Assistant Manager.

A template for the position description of a Project Coordinator.

A template for the position description of a Finance-Admin Officer

A template for the position description of a Project Worker.

A template for the position description of an Administrative Officer.

A template for the position description of a cleaner or House worker.

A template for the position description of an Assistant Administration Officer.

A summary of position titles, levels and tasks.

Copy of the Act.

Fact sheet on unlawful discrimination.

Guide to dealing with discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Neighbourhood Houses Tas has created a video that promotes the fantastic work done through the 35 Neighbourhood Houses across Tasmania..  There is also a 30 second Community Announcement version below.

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Peter Westoby and Tina Lathouras presented the Spiral Method Community Development workshops in June 2019.  Here Peter talked further about Commuinty Development, some history and context around CD.  

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Practical resources for Neighbourhood Houses and communities.

Community Development in Action: A Handbook for Neighbourhood Houses is our latest resource, available here electronically or in your Tassie based Neighbourhood House.  Additional copies are available for purchase - please contact nht@nht.org.au to place an order

In a previous project we worked with Tasmania Medicare Local to develop a toolkit in partnership with Kylie Eastley Consultancy, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government Department of Health and Human Services .  The Toolkit included an introductory manual and some additional resources

A sample poster covering the rights and responsibilities of House participants and visitors. Available in A3 and A4 formats

A sample poster covering the code of conduct for participants in House activities.

A guide to the use and understanding of social media.

Example of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for use by Houses.

A template for the list of key dates for House activities and requirements.

Food safety practices as advised by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority.

Information on the types of risk faced by Houses and how to manage them.

Sample signage for exiting in case of emergency.

A spreadsheet of the contact details for all Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania

Handbook covering conflict and grievance resolution both internal and external.

A guide to strategic planning from the Institute of Community Directors Australia.

A guide on the whys and wherefores of strategic planning.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Board Treasurer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Public Officer.

A guide to the delegation of authority between Board and House Management.

Copy of Associations Incorporation (Model Rules) Regulations 2017

Copy of the Act.

Fact sheet on incorporated associations.

An example of an income and expenditure statement (profit and loss statement).

Information on how to read a balance sheet.

Guide to the role and responsibilities of a Treasurer in the community sector.

Information on how to prepare a budget.

An example of the content for a basic budget.

Guide to budgets and financial reports.

A summary of the different levels or methods of engagement between the House and the community.

A guide for Houses on maintaining a connection between House and community.

A summary of the duties of the Staff Liaison Officer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the House Grievance Officer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the House Manager.

Checklist for action following notification of discrimination, harassment or bullying incident.